Verlander Falters as Diamondbacks Demolish Astros 12-6
Arizona's Offense Explodes, Hands Houston Fourth Straight Loss
Another Disappointing Outing for Former Cy Young Winner
In a surprising turn of events, the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Houston Astros 12-6 on Saturday night. The loss marked Houston's fourth straight defeat and raised questions about the team's early-season struggles.
Verlander's Woes
Justin Verlander, the Astros' ace and a former Cy Young winner, had a disappointing outing. He gave up six runs on eight hits in just three innings of work. This outing is the latest in a series of subpar performances for the veteran pitcher, who has an ERA of 6.30 this season.
Verlander's struggles have been a major concern for the Astros, who were hoping he would return to his dominant form this season. However, so far, he has failed to live up to expectations.
Arizona's Offensive Explosion
The Diamondbacks' offense was on fire against the Astros. David Peralta and Josh Rojas each homered, and Ketel Marte finished the night with three hits and two RBIs.
Arizona's bats have been a bright spot for the team this season. They are currently ranked fifth in the National League in runs scored.
Implications for the Astros
The loss dropped the Astros to 12-17 on the season, putting them in last place in the AL West. The team has now lost nine of its last 12 games.
Houston's early-season struggles are a major concern, especially with the playoffs rapidly approaching.
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